Eight million civilians living in 'state of fear' in IS-held territory: UN expert -

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 2 (APP): The Islamic State has engaged in widespread and systematic human rights violations of the most serious kinds in Syria and Iraq, brutally forcing some 8 million people to 'assimilate, flee or face death,' according to a United Nations expert.

US appreciates Pakistan's constructive role in Afghan reconciliation process -

Washington, July 31 (APP): Appreciating Pakistan's constructive role in the Afghan reconciliation process, a U.S. State Department spokesman on Thursday encouraged the Taliban to seize a 'moment of opportunity' to make genuine peace and become part of the legitimate political system of Afghanistan.

UNITED NATIONS, July 31 (APP): Senior diplomats and UN officials at a highly appreciated Pakistan-sponsored panel discussion on the plight of refugees and migrants Thursday called for addressing the root causes of the massive human movements -- conflicts, persecution and poverty -- in a bid to end this grave humanitarian crisis.

ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): All praises for Pakistan Special Olympians who brought great honours for the country as they continued their habit of winning medals, adding one more gold to their medal tally on the last day of Special World Games held in Los Angeles.

KARACHI, July 31 (APP): Pakistan Table Tennis Federation (PTTF)Friday named a 11-member squad for the 22nd Asian Table Tennis Championship being staged at Pattaya (Thailand) from September 26 to September 3.

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Friday invited opposition to sit with the government and settle issues for holding of free, fair and transparent elections.Addressing workers of Pakistan Peoples Party at an Iftar dinner here at Prime Minister House, he said, “instead of levelling allegations and disfiguring faces of each other, we should sit together and resolve issues as was done in the case of appointment of Chief Election Commissioner.”He said people will decide fate of political parties in the elections and whatever decision they will make, it will be the right verdict.“We depend on the people and they are with Pakistan Peoples Party.” He expressed confidence that PPP will emerge victorious in the next elections.He assured that elections would be held in a free, fair and transparent manner.The time for elections has approached and Pakistan Peoples Party and its workers are ready to participate in the polls.“Election is the field of PPP and we are always ready for it.”He said PPP government is making preparations for theelections will all sincerity.He said Co-Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Asif Ali Zardari has instructed that leaders and workers of PPP begin contacting people in their areas and resolve their problems.He underscored the need for healthy politics saying everybody should shun character assassination, abusive language and fighting in politics.